Canyoning · Ötztal

Canyoning · Ötztal

2 offers 92€ 5.0 (4 reviews) Verified March 2026
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How to choose

Both tours are operated by CANKICK and priced at 92 €, so the decision comes down to format and intensity. Auerklamm Gorge offers flexibility: half day or full day depending on how deep you want to go. Alpenrosenklamm Gorge is full day only, meaning more canyon time, more rappels and a higher overall exposure to the experience. Both are rated 5.0/5 across 4 reviews and are open to all fitness levels, so beginners aren't excluded from either. If you're testing canyoning for the first time and want an easier exit option, pick Auerklamm. If you're committed to a full immersion in the Ötztal gorges from the start, book Alpenrosenklamm.

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Best value Canyoning at Alpenrosenklamm Gorge in Ötztal

Canyoning at Alpenrosenklamm Gorge in Ötztal

5.0 (1) 92€ See offer
Canyoning at Auerklamm Gorge in Ötztal

Canyoning at Auerklamm Gorge in Ötztal

5.0 (3) 92€ See offer

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Perfect initiation

Canyoning at Alpenrosenklamm Gorge in Ötztal

Auerklamm's half day to full day format lets first-timers ease in at 92 € with a built-in exit option if needed.

92 €See offer

Maximum rush

Canyoning at Auerklamm Gorge in Ötztal

Alpenrosenklamm locks you into a full day of gorge descents and rappels at 92 €, no shortcuts.

92 €See offer

Frequently asked questions

What's the most intense moment in an Ötztal canyoning tour?
The biggest adrenaline hits come from the rappel descents down wet rock faces and jumping into natural pools cut into the gorge. The confined canyon walls and rushing glacial meltwater amplify the sensation throughout.
Do you need to be afraid of heights to enjoy these tours?
A healthy respect for the drops helps, but neither tour requires prior experience. Both are listed as 'Everybody welcome' by CANKICK, and guides manage progression through the technical sections.
How cold is the water in the Ötztal canyons?
The Ötztal gorges are fed by Alpine snowmelt, so water temperatures stay cold even in summer. Wetsuits are provided by the operator to keep you functional through the full session.
Which tour gives you more time in the canyon?
Alpenrosenklamm is full day only. Auerklamm runs from half day to full day, so if maximum canyon time is the goal, Alpenrosenklamm is the direct pick.
When is the best time to book canyoning in Ötztal?
The season runs May through September. Water levels are highest and most dynamic in early summer from snowmelt. July and August offer the best weather but fill up fast, so book at least 2 weeks ahead.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Both tours are rated 'Everybody welcome' and run up to a full day, so wear a swimsuit under your clothes and bring a change of dry gear for after. Wetsuits, helmets and harnesses are standard kit provided on-site by CANKICK.

Getting there

Both tours meet at CANKICK GmbH, Alte Bundesstraße 26, 6425 Haiming, Austria, in the Ötztal valley, reachable via the A12 Inntal motorway from Innsbruck in under 40 minutes.

See also

Canyoning elsewhere

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Other activities in Ötztal

White Water RaftingVia FerrataCaving

Updated on 3 March 2026